A Stronger Organization
We enable growth and innovation by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Living our Values and Beliefs
At OG&E, we live our core belief of valuing diversity and inclusion by embracing the uniqueness of all individuals.
Leveraging Our Diversity
Strengthening Networks
Our Member Resource Groups (MRG) provide volunteer, community outreach, and leadership development opportunities for our employees, whom we call members. MRGs are employee-led, and today OG&E has groups supporting Asian American & Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, Veteran and Women members and allies along with new members and those dedicated to public service.
Partnering with Diverse Suppliers
In 2023, we spent nearly $165 million with small and diverse vendors, of which 50% were Oklahoma and Arkansas-based businesses.
Establishing a Diverse Industry
As sponsors of Urban League’s Urban Reentry Jobs Program, we’re helping to increase diversity in the energy industry.
Building a Diverse Workforce
We understand that diverse perspectives are far more likely to lead to creativity and innovation in the workplace; therefore, we are committed to strengthening talent pipelines for the energy industry. To accomplish this, we continue to build our community partnerships, invest in energy industry training programs, and promote job opportunities through many channels to diversify our talent pools.
Empowering Women in Energy
At OG&E, we acknowledge the significant contributions of many influential women in our industry, including the trailblazers within our own company. Hear from Jazmin, one of our Senior System Protection Engineers, as she shares her experience in energy and the important role diversity plays in shaping OG&E’s culture and energizing life for the community.
Strengthening Supplier Diversity
Our commitment to working with suppliers from a variety of backgrounds means we’re focused on building relationships with businesses owned by minorities, women, and veterans.
Urban League and OG&E
OG&E and our contractor, Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc., have partnered with the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City to establish the Urban Young Adults Reentry Jobs Program. Participants receive the education and workforce assistance needed to enter the energy industry while developing job readiness skills such as financial literacy, cultural and societal awareness, and professional development. Through this partnership with the Urban League, we have the opportunity to build a diverse talent pipeline through our transmission and distribution contractor workforce.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At OG&E, we foster a workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities in which we live and serve. Driving an inclusive workplace where we share ideas and leverage our different experiences and perspectives results in business decisions that address the needs of our various stakeholders. Our inclusive and collaborative culture encourages creative and innovative thinking, embraces ideas from all our members, and enables us to grow our business, members, and communities.
